Title
[Document, 1785 February 10]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 10, 1785
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
On John Lamb's petition: we should have treaties of peace and amity with the states of Barbary; We should give presents of naval and military stores; Lamb should be the agent of the American plenipotentiaries in Europe in making such treaties; The European states will not like to see American merchants in these waters so our negotiation should be commenced by using the talents of our plenipotentiaries in Europe and asking France for friendly assistance.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04492